A Police Officer receives a sum of Rs. 5000/ -as fine from violator. He deposits the amount in the Treasury three months after the stipulated period. He commits:

Option A: Offence punishable under Section 407 IPC.

Option B: Offence punishable under Section 409 IPC.

Option C: Offence punishable under Section 420 IPC.

Option D: None of the above.

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 405 defines, “Criminal breach of trust” and Section 409 provides for criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent. Thus police officer being a public servant is liable for offence under Section 409 of IPC.

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